Nofrey J. Lalama

Nofrey J. Lalama, Jr., 89, of Aliquippa, passed away peacefully March 10, 2016 at the home of his sister, Anna Mae, who lovingly took care of him. He was born February 10, 1927 in West Aliquippa and was the son of the late Nofrey J. Lalama, Sr. and Anna (Konzolinka) Lalama. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jennie (Zaremba) Lalama; an infant sister, Raffaela; brother, Anthony Lalama and his wife, Betty; brother-in-law, Edwin Becker; and a nephew, Frank Lalama, Jr. Nofrey was a member of Saint Titus Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He retired from LTV Steel Works. Nofrey was a United States Army Veteran where he honorably served our country during World War II. He was also a professional musician and drummer, managing the Sons of Italy concert band and playing in small combos for many events and clubs in Beaver County. He met his wife, Jennie, a popular singer at the time, on the bandstand. They went on to marry and have two sons who became accomplished jazz musicians and educators in their own right, and in whom they took great pride. He was a former member of the R.O.M.E.O club (Retired Old Men Eating Out) and most recently found enjoyment having breakfast with friends at McDonald's. Nofrey is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law: Ralph and Nicole Lalama and David and Roxanne Lalama; three loving grandchildren: Katie, Andrew and Christina Lalama; two loving stepgrandchildren: Sonia and Daniel Sheck; three brothers, four sisters-in-law and a sister: Ralph Lalama, John "Jack" and Bonnie Lalama, Frank and Jennie Lalama, his devoted sister: Anna Mae Becker sisters-in-law: Sophia McKnight and Kay Zaremba. Nofrey is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, March 13, from 2-6 p.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, 724-375-0496. Departing prayers will begin Monday, March 14, at 9:00 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Titus Church with Father Paul Householder, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Beaver County Special Unit will provide military honors at the cemetery at 10:45. Saint Titus Holy Name Society will recite the rosary at 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening.

Nofrey J. Lalama

February 10, 1927 - March 10, 2016